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Slovenia

sloh-VEE-nee-uh

Slovenia (name) means a small country in Central Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly part of Yugoslavia, with Ljubljana as its capital. Example: “Slovenia became independent from Yugoslavia in 1991.”

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A small country in Central Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly part of Yugoslavia, with Ljubljana as its capital.

"Slovenia became independent from Yugoslavia in 1991."

How to use Slovenia

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Central European country whose capital is Ljubljana, formerly part of Yugoslavia.

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Etymology

From "Slovene" plus the place-name ending "-ia."

Rhymes for Slovenia

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Slovenia” mean?

The word “Slovenia” means a small country in Central Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly part of Yugoslavia, with Ljubljana as its capital. In plain terms, the Central European country whose capital is Ljubljana, formerly part of Yugoslavia.

How do you pronounce “Slovenia”?

“Slovenia” is pronounced sloh-VEE-nee-uh (/sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Slovenia” in a sentence?

Here is “Slovenia” used in a sentence: “Slovenia became independent from Yugoslavia in 1991.”

What part of speech is “Slovenia”?

“Slovenia” is a name.

Is “Slovenia” a common word?

“Slovenia” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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